Lexmark 4900 Series Bedienungsanleitung

4900 Series User's Guide 2008 www.lexmark.com[...]

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Contents Safety information............................................................................. 9 Introduction ...................................................................................... 10 Finding information about the printer ......................................................................................................[...]

What is an SSID? .............................................................................................................................................................................. 43 Where do I find my SSID? ..................................................................................................................................[...]

Printing on both sides of the paper (duplexing) manually ............................................................................................. 69 Managing print jobs ........................................................................................................................................................... 71 Pausing print job[...]

Faxing ................................................................................................. 94 Sending a fax using the computer ................................................................................................................................ 94 Receiving a fax .............................................................[...]

Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only)........................................................... 123 Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) ........................................................ 126 Wi-Fi indicator light is still orange ..................................[...]

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Safety information Use only the power supply and power supply cord provided with this product or the manufacturer's authorized replacement power supply and power supply cord. Connect the power supply cord to a properly grounded electrical outlet that is near the product and easily accessible. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Do not twist, bind, cru[...]

Introduction Finding information about the printer Publications See the For Quick Setup sheet Initial setup instructions. Printed Networking Guide / Fax Guide Additional setup instructions. Note: Your printer may not come with these publications. Electronic User's Guide Complete instructions for using the printer. The electronic version instal[...]

Customer support Description Where to find (North America) Where to find (rest of world) Telephone support Call us at • US: 1-800-332-4120 – Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) • Canada: 1-800-539-6275 – Support in English: Monday–Friday (8:00 AM–11:00 PM ET), Saturday (Noon–6:00 PM ET) – Support in[...]

Limited Warranty Description Where to find (USA) Where to find (rest of world) Limited Warranty Information Lexmark International, Inc. furnishes a limited warranty that this printer will be free of defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 12 months after the original date of purchase. To view the limitations and conditions of this limi[...]

Setting up the printer Granting access to the software during installation Third-party applications, including antivirus, security, and firewall programs may alert you about the printer software being installed. For your printer to work properly, you must grant access to the printer software. Setting up the printer as a copier only Use the followin[...]

Notes: • Place the printer near the computer during setup. If you're setting up on a wireless network, you may move the printer after setup is complete. • Contents, such as the number of print cartridges, may vary by model. • Do not attach the USB cable until prompted to do so. 2 Remove tape and packing material from all areas of the pri[...]

6 Load paper. 7 Extend the paper exit tray. 8 Connect the power cord. Note: Do not attach the USB cable yet. CAUTION—POTENTIAL INJURY: Read the safety information included with this product before connecting power or making any cabling connections. Setting up the printer 15[...]

9 If the printer does not automatically turn on, press . 10 If prompted, press the up or down arrow until the language you want is highlighted, and then press OK . 11 Press the up or down arrow until the country/region you want is highlighted, and then press OK . Setting up the printer 16[...]

12 Open the printer, and then press down on the print cartridge carrier levers. 13 Open the color cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. 14 If a storage unit is included, remove the color cartridge from the storage unit. Setting up the printer 17[...]

15 Remove the tape from the color print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right carrier, and then close the color cartridge lid. 16 If a black print cartridge is included in the box contents, open the black cartridge foil, and then remove the cartridge from the pack. Note: You may need to purchase a black print cartridge separately. Setting up[...]

17 Remove the tape from the black print cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left cartridge carrier, and then close the cartridge carrier lid. 18 Close the printer. 19 From the printer control panel, press OK . An alignment page prints. Setting up the printer 19[...]

20 Discard or recycle the alignment page. Notes: • The alignment page may differ from the one shown. • Streaks on the alignment page are normal and do not indicate a problem. Understanding the parts of the printer Use the To 1 Paper support Load paper. 2 Paper feed guard Prevent items from falling into the paper slot. 3 Paper guides Keep paper [...]

Use the To 4 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) tray Load original documents in the ADF. Recommended for scanning, copying, or faxing multiple-page documents. Note: Do not load postcards, photos, small items, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. 5 Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) output tray H[...]

Use the To 1 Scanner unit • Access the print cartridges. • Remove paper jams. 2 Print cartridge carrier Install, replace, or remove a print cartridge. 3 Power supply with port Connect the printer to a power source. 4 Duplex cover • Print on both sides of a sheet of paper. • Remove paper jams. 5 Internal wireless print server Note: Your prin[...]

Use To 1 • Turn the printer on and off. • Switch to Power Saver mode. Note: Press to switch to Power Saver mode. Press and hold for two seconds to turn off the printer. 2 Access the copy menu and make copies. 3 Access the scan menu and scan documents. 4 Access the photo menu and print photos. 5 Display Note: The display is turned off in Power S[...]

Press To 1 Start a print, scan, or copy job, depending on which mode is selected. 2 Color / Black Switch to color mode or black-and-white mode. 3 • Cancel a print, copy, or scan job in progress. • Exit from a menu level of the Copy, Scan, Photo, or File Print menu to the top level of a menu. • Exit from a menu level of the Setup menu to the t[...]

Press To 9 left arrow button • Decrease a number. • Move the cursor one place to the left. • Scroll through menus or settings on the display. • In Photo mode or Scan mode, move the Region of Interest box to the left. 10 up arrow button • Move upward through a submenu listing within a menu. • In Photo mode or Scan mode, move the Region o[...]

Menus List Copy menu Scan menu Photo menu Copies Quality Resize Lighter/Darker Collate Photo Reprint 2-Sided Copies Pages per Sheet Original Size Copies per Sheet Content Type Preview Scan to • Computer – Quality – Original Size – Preview • Memory Device – Quality – Original Size – Preview Select and Print • Size to Print – Layo[...]

PictBridge menu Setup menu Continue Paper Size Photo Size Photos/Page Paper Type Print Quality Maintenance • Check Ink Levels • Align Cartridges • Clean Cartridges • Print Test Page Device Setup • Language • Country • Power Saver • Screen Saver • Clear Settings Timeout • 2-Sided Dry Time Network Setup (appears only in printers c[...]

8 Press the up or down arrow button to select the default photo print size for the printer, and then press OK . 9 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Changing temporary settings into new default settings The printer has default temporary settings for the menus. The printer reverts to these default temporary settings after two [...]

3 Press the up or down arrow button until Clear Settings Timeout is highlighted, and then press OK . 4 Press the up or down arrow button until Never is highlighted, and then press OK . 5 Press until you exit Setup, or press another mode button. Changing the Power Saver timeout You can customize the Power Saver timeout of the printer. The Power Save[...]

Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, click the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click Install . 4 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen to set up the printer. Using the World Wide Web 1 Go to the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.co[...]

6 Click Browse , and then navigate to the XPS driver files on your computer: a Click Computer , and then double-click (C:) . b Double-click the folder that has your printer model number, and then double-click Drivers . c Double-click the xps folder, and then double-click the xps file. The Install From Disk dialog appears. d Click OK . 7 Click Next [...]

Use the To Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility • Set up the wireless printer on a wireless network. • Change the wireless settings of the printer. Note: This program is installed automatically with the printer software if the printer has wireless capability. Lexmark Service Center • Troubleshoot the printer. • Access the printer maintenance func[...]

Use the To Lexmark All-In-One Center • Scan photos and documents. • Customize settings for scan jobs. Lexmark Fax Setup Utility • Customize settings for fax jobs. • Create and edit the Speed Dial list. Lexmark Network Card Reader • View the contents of a memory device inserted into a network printer. • Transfer photos and documents from[...]

Installing the printer on a wireless network (selected models only) Wireless network compatibility Your printer contains an IEEE 802.11g wireless print server. Your printer is compatible with IEEE 802.11 b/g/n routers that are Wi-Fi certified. If you are having issues with an n router, verify with your router manufacturer that the current mode sett[...]

Using Windows 1 Insert the installation software CD. If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b In the Start Search box, type D:setup.exe , where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start . b Click Run . c Type D:setup.exe , where D is the lett[...]

3 Follow the on-screen instructions for installing a configured printer on a new computer. Using Macintosh 1 Insert the installation software CD. 2 Wait for the Welcome screen to appear. Note: If the Welcome screen does not appear after a minute, click the CD icon on the desktop. 3 Double-click Install . 4 Follow the on-screen instructions for inst[...]

Adding the printer to your wireless network 1 Set up your printer using the setup instructions provided. 2 If there is an associate/registration button on the back of your box, press it when you are prompted to select a network. Note: After pressing the associate/register button, you have five minutes to complete the printer installation. 3 Return [...]

Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant . 3 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Switching between USB and wireless connections (Windows only) You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The procedures below assume that you hav[...]

Switching between USB and wireless connections (Macintosh only) You can change the way you access your printer depending on your needs. The procedures below assume that you have configured your printer for one type of connection. See related topics on troubleshooting specific connection types if you encounter difficulties during configuration. Usin[...]

Advanced wireless setup Creating an ad hoc wireless network The recommended way to set up your wireless network is to use a wireless access point (wireless router). A network set up this way is called an infrastructure network . If you have an infrastructure network, you should configure the printer for use on that network. Note: The printer can co[...]

In Windows XP 1 Click Start . 2 Click Control Panel . 3 Click Network and Internet Connections . 4 Click Network Connections . 5 Right-click the icon for your wireless network connection. 6 Click Enable , if it appears in the pop-up menu. Note: If Enable does not appear, your wireless connection is already enabled. 7 Right-click the Wireless Networ[...]

23 It may take a few minutes for your computer to recognize the new settings. To check on the status of your network: a Right-click the Wireless Network Connections icon. b Select View Available Wireless Networks . • If the network is listed but the computer is not connected, select the ad hoc network and then click Connect . • If the network d[...]

2 Click All Programs or Programs , and then select the printer program folder from the list. 3 Click Lexmark Wireless Setup Utility . 4 Follow the instructions on the Welcome screen. Using Macintosh 1 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 2 Double-click Lexmark Wireless Setup Assistant . 3 Follow the instructions on the Welcome [...]

Where do I find my SSID? You can find the SSID for the wireless network by viewing the settings on the access point or wireless router. Most access points have a built-in Web server that can be accessed using a Web browser. Many network adapters provide a software application that allows you to view the wireless settings of your computer, including[...]

A valid WPA passphrase has: • From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Every device on the wireless network must use the same WPA passphrase. WPA security is an option only on infrastructure networks with wireless[...]

Wireless network examples Scenario 1: Mixed wired and wireless connections on a network with Internet access • All computers and printers connect to the network through a router with Ethernet and wireless capabilities. • Some computers and printers connect wirelessly to the router; others connect over a wired connection. • The network is conn[...]

Scenario 3: Wireless network with no Internet access • Computers and printers connect to the network using a wireless access point. • The network has no connection to the Internet. Scenario 4: Computer connected wirelessly to a printer without Internet access • A computer is directly connected to a printer without going through a wireless rou[...]

How do I attach the installation cable? The installation cable attaches to a USB port on the computer and to the square connector on the back of the printer. This connection allows you to configure the printer for a networked or locally attached installation. 1 Attach the large, rectangular connector to any USB port on your computer. USB ports may [...]

The following table compares the characteristics and requirements of the two types of wireless networks. Infrastructure Ad hoc Characteristics Communication Through wireless access point Directly between devices Security More security options WEP or no security Range Determined by range and number of wireless access points Restricted to range of in[...]

How can I improve wireless signal strength? A common reason wireless printers fail to communicate over a network is poor wireless signal quality. If the signal is too weak, too distorted, or blocked by an object, it cannot carry information between the access point and the printer. To determine if the printer is receiving a strong signal from the a[...]

Can I use my printer on a USB and a network connection at the same time? Yes, the printer supports a simultaneous USB and network connection. The printer can be configured in the following ways: • Locally attached (connected to a computer using a USB cable) • Wireless network • Wireless network and locally attached simultaneously Note: Wirele[...]

What is an IP address? An IP address is a unique number used by devices (such as a wireless printer, computer, or wireless access point) on an IP network to locate and communicate with each other. Devices on an IP network can communicate with each other only if they have unique and valid IP addresses. A unique IP address means no two devices on the[...]

For Mac OS X version 10.5 a Click AirPort . b Click Advanced . c Click TCP/IP . The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as 192.168.0.100. For Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier a From the Show pop-up menu, select AirPort . b Click TCP/IP . The IP address appears as four sets of numbers separated by periods, such as [...]

Loading paper Loading paper 1 Make sure: • You use paper designed for inkjet printers. • If you are using photo, glossy, or heavyweight matte paper, you load it with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, see the instructions that came with the paper.) • The paper is not used or damaged[...]

• The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Note: Photos require more drying time. Remove each photo as it exits, and then allow it to dry to avoid ink smudging. Envelopes You can load up to 10 envelopes. Make sure: • The print side of the envelopes faces you. • The stamp location is in the upper left corner. • The envelopes are[...]

Make sure: • The rough side of the transparencies faces you. • If the transparencies have a removable strip, each strip faces away from you and down toward the printer. • The transparencies are loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the transparencies. Notes: • Transparencies with paper bac[...]

Width: – 76.2–215.9 mm – 3.0–8.5 inches Length: – 127.0–355.6 mm – 5.0–17.0 inches • The paper is loaded in the center of the paper support. • The paper guides rest against the edges of the paper. Banner paper You can load up to 20 sheets. Make sure: • You remove all the paper from the paper support before loading the banner p[...]

Loading original documents on the scanner glass You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can scan a document for faxing. You can also scan three-dimensional objects for use in catalogs, brochures, or product flyers. Note: Place photos, postcards, small items, thin items (such as [...]

4 Close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image. Loading original documents into the Automatic Document Feeder You can load up to 25 sheets of an original document into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) for scanning, copying, and faxing. You can load A4-, letter-, or legal-size paper into the ADF. Notes: • Use only new, unwrinkle[...]

The document feeds into the ADF. Note: Preview is not supported when using the ADF. You can preview one page at a time when using the scanner. Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) paper capacity Load up to Make sure 25 sheets of: • Letter-size paper • A4-size paper • Legal-size paper • You adjust the paper guide on the ADF tray to the width of t[...]

Printing Printing basic documents Printing a document 1 Load the paper. 2 Do one of the following to print: Using Windows a With a document open in a Windows program , click File ª Print . b Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . c Select the print quality, the number of copies to print, the type of paper to be used, and how the pag[...]

1 Load paper. 2 Open a Web page using a supported browser. 3 Select a print option to print the page. You can also adjust settings or preview the page before printing. Printing multiple copies of a document Using Windows 1 With a document open, click File ª Print . 2 Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . 3 From the Copies section o[...]

4 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 5 Click OK or Print . Note: The collate option is available only when you are printing multiple copies. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ª Print . 2 In the Copies field, enter the number of copies that you want to print, and then select Collated . 3 Click Print . Note: To prevent [...]

3 From the Advanced tab, select N-Up under the Layout drop-down menu. 4 Select the number of page images to print on each page. If you want each page image to be surrounded by a border, then select Print Page Borders . 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs. 6 Click OK or Print . Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ª Print[...]

3 Do one of the following: USB connection a Press the up or down arrow button to select the file name of the document that you want to print or the folder where the document is saved in the memory device. b Press OK , and then press to start printing the document. Wireless connection (selected models only) a Wait for the printer to connect to the n[...]

Printing envelopes 1 Load the envelopes in the printer. 2 Do one of the following: Using Windows a With a document open, click File ª Print . b Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . c From the Media Type list of the Print Setup tab, select Plain . d From the Paper Size list, select the envelope size. Note: To print on a custom-size[...]

Using Windows a With a document open, click File ª Print . b Click Properties , Preferences , Options , or Setup . c From the Paper Size drop-down menu of the Print Setup tab, choose a paper size that matches the size of the label sheet. If no paper size matches the label sheet size, then set a custom size. If necessary, choose the appropriate typ[...]

4 Select the measurement units to use (inches or millimeters). 5 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. 6 Print the document. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ª Page Setup . 2 From the Paper size pop-up menu, choose Manage Custom Sizes . 3 Create a custom size. a Click + . b In the Page Size menu, type the [...]

7 Click OK to close any printer software dialogs that are open. This will take you back to the General Print screen. 8 Click Print . Note: To return to single-sided printing, return to the Advanced tab. From the 2-Sided Printing area, select Off from the drop-down menu. Using Macintosh 1 With a document open, click File ª Print . 2 From the Printe[...]

4 From the 2-Sided Printing area, select Manual . Note: To use the settings defined in the printer, select Use Printer Settings . 5 The Print Instruction Page to Assist in Reloading item will be selected automatically. 6 Click OK . 7 The printer prints the odd-numbered pages and the instruction sheet, which describes how to flip and reload the pape[...]

Managing print jobs Pausing print jobs Using the printer folder in Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel . c Under Hardware and Sound , click Printer . In Windows XP a Click Start . b Click Printers and Faxes . In Windows 2000 a Click Start . b Click Settings ª Printers . 2 Right-click the printer, and[...]

c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer . In Windows XP a Click Start . b Click Printers and Faxes . In Windows 2000 a Click Start . b Click Settings ª Printers . 2 Right-click the printer name, and then select Open . 3 Do one of the following: • If you want to resume a particular print job, right-click the document name, and then select Resum[...]

Using the printing status window of the printer The printing status window automatically opens at the bottom-right part of your screen when you send a print job. Click Cancel Printing to cancel the print job. Using the printer folder in Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel . c Under Hardware and Sound,[...]

Working with photos Connecting photo storage devices Inserting a memory card 1 Insert a memory card. • Insert the card with the brand name label facing up. • If there is an arrow on the card, make sure it points toward the printer. • If needed, make sure you connect the memory card to the adapter that came with it before inserting it into the[...]

2 Wait for the light located near the top memory card slot on the printer to come on. The light blinks to indicate the memory card is being read or is transmitting data. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch cables, any network adapter, any connector, the memory card, or the printer in the area shown while actively printing, reading, or writing [...]

Note: The printer recognizes one active media device at a time. If you insert more than one media device, a message appears on the display prompting you to designate the device you want the printer to recognize. Editing photos using the control panel 1 Load the photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which sid[...]

c Press OK to save your selections. d Press the up or down arrow button until Continue is highlighted, and then press OK . 13 Press or to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light nearest your choice comes on. 14 Press . Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface w[...]

Printing photos from the computer using the printer software 1 Load photo paper with the glossy or printable side facing you. (If you are not sure which side is the printable side, then see the instructions that came with the paper.) 2 To print the photos: Using Windows a Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Windows XP and [...]

USB connection a Press the up or down arrow button until Computer is highlighted, and then press OK . b If you are using Windows: If you installed Lexmark Productivity Studio, then it launches when you insert the memory device. Follow the instructions on the computer screen to transfer the photos to the computer, and then use the programs installed[...]

Printing photos from a PictBridge-enabled digital camera PictBridge is a technology available in most digital cameras that lets you print directly from your digital camera without using a computer. You can connect a PictBridge-enabled digital camera to the printer, and use the camera to control printing photos. 1 Insert one end of the USB cable int[...]

Notes: • If you insert the camera while the printer is performing another job, wait for the job to finish before printing from the camera. • To use the camera to control printing photos, see the instructions in the camera documentation. Printing photos stored on a memory device using the proof sheet 1 Load letter- or A4-size plain paper. 2 From[...]

12 Press or to set a color or black-and-white print. When you select color or black-only printing, the light nearest your choice comes on. 13 Press to print the photos. Note: To prevent smudging or scratching, avoid touching the printed surface with your fingers or sharp objects. For best results, remove each printed sheet individually from the pap[...]

Copying Making copies 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or facedown on the scanner glass. Notes: • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. • Adjust the paper gu[...]

Making a duplex copy Your printer comes with a built-in duplex unit that performs duplex copies on your document without the need to manually re-orient the sheets. It picks the paper after printing on one side and feeds it back to the printer to print on the side that is still blank. Note: Use letter- or A4-size plain paper for making duplex copies[...]

Enlarging or reducing images 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document facedown on the scanner glass. Note: When using the scanner glass, close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanned image. 3 From the printer control panel, press . 4 Press the up or down arrow button until Resize is highlighted. 5 Press the left or right arrow button unti[...]

Notes: • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) into the ADF. Place these items on the scanner glass. • Adjust the paper guide on the ADF tray to the width of the original document. • When using the scanner glass, close the top cover to avoid dark edges on the scanne[...]

Repeating an image on one page You can print the same page image multiple times on one sheet of paper. This option is helpful when creating items such as labels, decals, flyers, and handouts. 1 Load paper. 2 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or facedown on the scanner glass. Notes: • Do not load postcards, [...]

9 Repeat steps 7 and 8 until all the pages that you want to copy have been saved to the printer memory. 10 When asked if you want to scan another page, press the left or right arrow button until No is highlighted, and then press OK to start printing. Canceling a copy job 1 Press . Scanning stops and the scanner bar returns to its home position. 2 P[...]

Scanning For more options on scanning and customizing scanned images, see the Help associated with the programs installed with the printer software. Scanning original documents You can scan and then print photos, text documents, magazine articles, newspapers, and other publications. You can also scan a document for faxing. Using the printer control[...]

Notes: – You may be prompted to enter a PIN if the computer requires it. To assign a computer name and a PIN to the network computer, see the Help for the printer software associated with your operating system. – If your printer has a numeric keypad, enter the PIN using the keypad, and then press OK . – If your printer does not have a numeric[...]

4 From the “What is being scanned?” menu, choose the type of document to be scanned. 5 Click Scan . 6 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. Scanning color or black-and-white original documents 1 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or facedown on the scanner glass. Notes: • Do not load postcards,[...]

5 Wait for the printer to finish downloading the applications list. Note: This list is downloaded from the applications available on the computer. Make sure a photo-editing application is installed on the computer. 6 Press the left or right arrow button until the application that you want appears, and then press OK . 7 Press . The scanned image is [...]

Using Windows To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark Productivity Studio, click Stop on the computer screen. Using Macintosh To cancel a scan job started in the Lexmark All-in-One Center, click Cancel on the computer screen. Scanning 93[...]

Faxing Before you send a fax, make sure: • The printer is connected to a computer with an active fax modem, the computer is configured to fax, a phone line is connected to the computer, and both the printer and computer are on. • The Lexmark Fax Solutions and Lexmark Productivity Studio software are installed on your computer. If you have not i[...]

12 If you want a paper copy of your fax, then select Print a copy of your fax . 13 Click Send . Using Macintosh 1 Load an original document faceup into the Automatic Document Feeder (ADF) or facedown on the scanner glass. Notes: • Do not load postcards, photos, small items, transparencies, photo paper, or thin media (such as magazine clippings) i[...]

3 Click Lexmark Productivity Studio . 4 From the Settings area in the left pane of the Welcome screen, click Set up and manage faxes . 5 From the “I Want To” menu, click Adjust speed dial list and other fax settings . 6 Click the Ringing and Answering tab. 7 From the “Automatically answer incoming calls as a fax” area, select On from the Au[...]

3 Click the Faxing tab. 4 Select Receive faxes on this computer . 5 Select Print on printer , and then choose the printer from the pop-up menu. 6 Customize other settings as needed. Faxing 97[...]

Maintaining the printer Maintaining print cartridges Installing print cartridges 1 Open the printer, and then press down on the cartridge carrier levers. 2 Remove the used print cartridge or cartridges. 3 If you are installing new print cartridges, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the color cartridge, insert the cartridge in the right ca[...]

Warning—Potential Damage: Do not touch the gold contact area on the back or the metal nozzles on the bottom of the cartridge. 4 If a black cartridge is included in the box contents, remove the tape from the back and bottom of the black cartridge, insert the cartridge in the left carrier, and then close the black cartridge carrier lid. Warning—P[...]

5 Close the printer, making sure to keep your hands out from underneath the scanner unit. Removing a used print cartridge 1 Make sure the printer is on. 2 Lift the scanner unit. The print cartridge carrier moves and stops at the loading position, unless the printer is busy. 3 Press down on the cartridge carrier latch to raise the cartridge carrier [...]

Refilling print cartridges The warranty does not cover repair of failures or damage caused by a refilled cartridge. Lexmark does not recommend use of a refilled cartridge. Refilling a cartridge can affect print quality and may cause damage to the printer. For best results, use Lexmark supplies. Using genuine Lexmark print cartridges Lexmark printer[...]

Using Macintosh 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the printer folder. 3 Double-click the printer utility icon. 4 From the Maintenance tab, click Print Alignment Page . 5 Follow the instructions on the computer screen. If you aligned the cartridges to improve print quality, print your document again. If print quality has no[...]

If print quality has not improved, then try cleaning the nozzles up to two more times, or wipe the print cartridge nozzles and contacts. Checking ink levels Using the printer control panel 1 From the printer control panel, press , and then press OK . 2 Press OK again. If an exclamation point (!) appears on a cartridge, the ink level is low. Install[...]

4 Using another clean section of the cloth, gently hold the cloth against the contacts for about three seconds, and then wipe in the direction shown. 5 With another clean section of the cloth, repeat step 3 and step 4, and then let the nozzles and contacts dry completely. 6 Reinsert the print cartridge(s), and then print the document again. 7 If th[...]

3 Dampen a clean, lint-free cloth with water. Warning—Potential Damage: Do not use household cleaners or detergents, as they may damage the finish of the printer. 4 Wipe only the outside of the printer, making sure to remove any ink residue that has accumulated on the paper exit tray. Warning—Potential Damage: Using a damp cloth to clean the in[...]

Item Description Lexmark PerfectFinish Photo Paper • Letter • A4 • 4 x 6 in. • 10 x 15 cm • L USB cable Part number 1021294 Resetting to factory settings Resetting all settings You can reset your printer to the original settings without using the printer menus. Note: Resetting to factory default settings will delete all the printer settin[...]

Troubleshooting Using the printer troubleshooting software (Windows only) The Lexmark Service Center provides step-by-step troubleshooting help and contains links to printer maintenance tasks and customer support. To open the Lexmark Service Center, use one of these methods: Method 1 Method 2 If it appears on an error message dialog, click the For [...]

Power button is not lit These are possible solutions. Try one or more of the following: P RESS POWER BUTTON Make sure the printer is on by pressing . D ISCONNECT AND RECONNECT THE POWER CORD 1 Disconnect the power cord from the wall outlet, and then from the printer. 2 Plug the cord all the way into the power supply on the printer. 3 Plug the cord [...]

3 Gently remove the power supply from the printer. 4 Reconnect the power supply to the printer. 5 Plug the power cord into the wall outlet. 6 Press to turn the printer on. T EMPORARILY DISABLE SECURITY PROGRAMS IN W INDOWS 1 Close all open programs. 2 Disable any security programs. 3 Do one of the following: • In Windows Vista, click . • In Win[...]

C HECK CARTRIDGES 1 Remove the print cartridges. 2 Make sure the sticker and tape have been removed. 3 Reinsert the cartridges. C HECK PRINTER DEFAULT AND PAUSE SETTINGS Using Windows 1 Do one of the following: In Windows Vista a Click . b Click Control Panel . c Under Hardware and Sound, click Printer . In Windows XP a Click Start . b Click Printe[...]

Using Macintosh For Mac OS X version 10.5 1 From the Finder desktop, click ª System Preferences ª Print & Fax . 2 From the Default Printer pop-up menu, check if the printer is the default printer. If the printer is not the default printer, then you must select the printer for each file that you want to print. If you want to set the printer as[...]

R EMOVE AND REINSTALL THE SOFTWARE If you encountered problems while installing, or if your printer does not appear in the printers folder or as a printer option when sending a print job, then try uninstalling and reinstalling the software. Solving printer power problems The printer and the computer cannot exchange data. These are possible solution[...]

In Windows Vista a Click . b In the Start Search box, type D:setup.exe , where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. In Windows XP and earlier a Click Start . b Click Run . c Type D:setup.exe , where D is the letter of your CD or DVD drive. Using Macintosh 1 Close all open software applications. 2 From the Finder desktop, double-click the prin[...]

In Windows 2000 a Click Start . b Click Settings ª Control Panel ª System . c From the Hardware tab, click Device Manager . 2 Click the plus sign (+) beside Universal Serial Bus Controller . If USB Host Controller and USB Root Hub are listed, then the USB port is enabled. For more information, see the computer documentation. Wireless troubleshoot[...]

Printing a network setup page A network setup page lists the configuration settings of the printer, including the IP address and MAC address of the printer. You can print a network setup page only if your printer has an internal wireless print server. 1 Load plain paper. 2 From the printer control panel, press . 3 Press the up or down arrow button [...]

2 Attach the small, square connector to the printer. Why isn't my printer in this list? When you are attempting to set up a wireless printer on another computer, the printer may not appear in the list of printers available on your network. If this happens, check the following: M AKE SURE THAT YOUR COMPUTER AND PRINTER ARE CONNECTED TO THE SAME[...]

d On the main page, click Wireless or any other selection where settings are stored. The SSID will be displayed. e Write down the SSID. Note: Make sure you copy it exactly, including any capital letters. 2 Print the printer network setup page. In the Wireless section, look for SSID . 3 Compare the SSID of the computer and SSID of the printer. If th[...]

C HECK WHETHER THE PRINTER IS ON THE SAME WIRELESS NETWORK AS THE COMPUTER Print a network setup page. Refer to the documentation that came with your printer for details on printing a network setup page. Make sure the SSID the printer is using matches the wireless network SSID. If you are not sure how to find the network SSID, use one of the follow[...]

In Mac OS X version 10.4 and earlier 1 From the menu bar, click Go ª Applications . 2 From the Applications folder, double-click Internet Connect . 3 From the toolbar, click AirPort . The SSID of the network the computer is connected to is displayed in the Network pop-up menu. 4 Write down the SSID. Using Macintosh with a wireless access point 1 T[...]

If your wireless access point is using Wi-Fi Protected Access (WPA) security the WPA passphrase should be: • From 8 to 63 ASCII characters. ASCII characters in a WPA passphrase are case-sensitive. or • Exactly 64 hexadecimal characters. Hexadecimal characters are A-F, a-f, and 0-9. Note: If you do not know this information, see the documentatio[...]

Wi-Fi indicator light is green but the printer does not print (Windows only) If you have completed the configuration for wireless printing and all of the settings appear to be correct, but the printer does not print, try one or more of the following: A LLOW THE WIRELESS INSTALLATION TO COMPLETE Do not attempt to print, remove the installation CD, o[...]

In Windows 2000 a Click Start . b Click Settings ª Printers . 2 Right-click the printer named Lexmark XXXX Series (Network) , where XXXX is the model number of your printer. 3 Select Use Printer Online from the menu. 4 Close the Printers or Printers and Faxes window and try printing again. S ELECT THE WIRELESS PORT If you have previously set up yo[...]

Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Windows only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference, its distance f[...]

C HECK MAC ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. For more information, see “How do I find the MAC address?” on page 51. P ING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 If you[...]

Try the following: a Do one of the following: In Windows Vista 1 Click . 2 Click Control Panel . 3 Click Network and Internet . 4 Click Network and Sharing Center . In Windows XP and earlier 1 Click Start . 2 Click Control Panel . 3 Click Network Connection . b Select the appropriate connection from the ones shown. Note: If the computer is connecte[...]

Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange during installation (Macintosh only) When the Wi-Fi indicator light is blinking orange, it indicates that the printer has been set up for wireless networking but cannot connect to the network for which it has been configured. The printer may be unable to join the network because of interference, its distance[...]

C HECK THE MAC ADDRESS If your network uses MAC address filtering, make sure that you include the MAC address of the printer in the MAC address filter list. This will allow the printer to operate on the network. P ING THE ACCESS POINT TO MAKE SURE THE NETWORK IS WORKING 1 Check the AirPort status and, if you do not already know it, find the IP addr[...]

3 If the wireless access point responds, you will see several lines that display the number of bytes received from the access point. This ensures that your computer is connected to the access point. If the wireless access point does not respond, nothing is displayed. You can use Network Diagnostics to help resolve the problem. R UN THE WIRELESS SET[...]

M OVE YOUR PRINTER Move the printer closer to the wireless access point (wireless router). Although the possible distance between devices in 802.11b or 802.11g networks is 300 feet, the maximum range for optimal performance is generally 100-150 feet. You can find the strength of the network signal on the printer network setup page. C HECK MAC ADDRE[...]

Communication with printer lost when connected to Virtual Private Network (VPN) You will lose your connection to a wireless printer on your local network when connected to most Virtual Private Networks (VPNs). Most VPNs allow users to communicate with only the VPN and no other network at the same time. If you would like to have the ability to conne[...]

Notices Product information Product name: Lexmark 4900 Series Machine type: 4441-W21 Model(s): X4950 Machine type: 4441-W22 Model number 2: X4975 Edition notice May 2008 The following paragraph does not apply to any country where such provisions are inconsistent with local law: LEXMARK INTERNATIONAL, INC., PROVIDES THIS PUBLICATION “AS IS” WITH[...]

© 2008 Lexmark International, Inc. All rights reserved. UNITED STATES GOVERNMENT RIGHTS This software and any accompanying documentation provided under this agreement are commercial computer software and documentation developed exclusively at private expense. Trademarks Lexmark and Lexmark with diamond design are trademarks of Lexmark Internationa[...]

Any questions regarding this compliance information statement should be directed to: Director of Lexmark Technology & Services Lexmark International, Inc. 740 West New Circle Road Lexington, KY 40550 (859) 232–3000 Exposure to radio frequency radiation The following notice is applicable if your printer has a wireless network card installed. T[...]

Industry Canada (Canada) Cet appareil est conforme à la norme RSS-210 d'Industry Canada. Son fonctionnement est soumis aux deux conditions suivantes : ( 1) cet appareil ne doit pas provoquer d'interférences et (2) il doit accepter toute interférence reçue, y compris celles risquant d'altérer son fonctionnement. Cet appareil a é[...]

The following restrictions apply: Country/region Restriction All countries/regions This product is for indoor use only. This product may not be used outdoors. L'Italia Si fa presente inoltre che l'uso degli apparati in esame è regolamentato da: • D.Lgs 1.8.2003, n.259, articoli 104 (attività soggette ad autorizzazione generale) e 105 [...]

Malti Bil-preżenti, Lexmark International, Inc., jiddikjara li dan il-prodott huwa konformi mal-ħtiġijiet essenzjali u ma dispożizzjonijiet oħrajn relevanti li jinsabu fid-Direttiva 1999/5/KE. Nederlands Hierbij verklaart Lexmark International, Inc. dat het toestel dit product in overeenstemming is met de essentiële eisen en de andere relevan[...]

Waste from Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) directive The WEEE logo signifies specific recycling programs and procedures for electronic products in countries of the European Union. We encourage the recycling of our products. If you have further questions about recycling options, visit the Lexmark Web site at www.lexmark.com for your local[...]

If you experience trouble with this equipment, for repair or warranty information, contact Lexmark International, Inc. at www.lexmark.com or your Lexmark representative. If the equipment is causing harm to the telephone network, the telephone company may request that you disconnect the equipment until the problem is resolved. This equipment contain[...]

Avis réservé aux utilisateurs du réseau téléphonique du Canada Ce produit est conforme aux spécifications techniques d’Industrie Canada. Le numéro REN (ringer equivalence number : numéro d’équivalence de sonnerie) fournit une indication du nombre maximum de terminaux pouvant être connectés à l’interface téléphonique. En bout de [...]

Using this product in Switzerland This product requires a Swiss billing tone filter (Lexmark part number 14B5109 or 80D1877) to be installed on any line which receives metering pulses in Switzerland. The Lexmark filter must be used, as metering pulses are present on all analog telephone lines in Switzerland. Utilisation de ce produit en Suisse Cet [...]

Mode Description Power consumption (Watts) Printing The product is generating hard-copy output from electronic inputs. 18 Copying The product is generating hard-copy output from hard-copy original documents. 17 Scanning The product is scanning hard-copy documents. 14 Ready The product is waiting for a print job. 12 Power Saver The product is in ene[...]

CARTRIDGE LICENSE AGREEMENT I agree that the patented print cartridge(s) shipped with this printing device are sold subject to the following license/agreement: The patented print cartridge(s) contained inside is/are licensed for a single use only and is/are designed to stop working after delivering a fixed amount of ink. A variable amount of ink wi[...]

c Reservation of Rights . The Software Program, including all fonts, is copyrighted and owned by Lexmark International, Inc. and/or its suppliers. Lexmark reserves all rights not expressly granted to you in this License Agreement. d Freeware . Notwithstanding the terms and conditions of this License Agreement, all or any portion of the Software Pro[...]

10 TERM . This License Agreement is effective unless terminated or rejected. You may reject or terminate this license at any time by destroying all copies of the Software Program, together with all modifications, documentation, and merged portions in any form, or as otherwise described herein. Lexmark may terminate your license upon notice if you f[...]

Index A ad hoc SSID 40 WEP 40 ad hoc network 48 ad hoc wireless network adding a printer 42 creating using Macintosh 40 creating using Windows 40 additional computers installing wireless printer 35 ADF (Automatic Document Feeder) loading documents 59 paper capacity 60 AliceBox 36 aligning print cartridges 101 appliances wireless network 50 assignin[...]

envelopes loading 54, 66 printing 66 Ethernet 51 extend dry time option 68 exterior of the printer cleaning 104 F factory default settings resetting internal wireless print server 130 resetting to 106 fax receiving 95 faxing using the software 94 FCC notices 132, 133, 137 finding information 10 MAC address 51 publications 10 Web site 10 finding IP [...]

network security 45 network setup page printing 115 networking finding IP address of computer 52 finding IP address of computer (Mac) 52 finding IP address of printer 52 IP addresses 52 newspapers, loading on scanner glass 58 no wireless network 40 noise emission levels 136 notices 132, 133, 134, 135, 136, 137, 138, 139, 140, 141 N-up copies 87 N-u[...]

recycling WEEE statement 137 reducing an image 85 refilling print cartridges 101 removing print cartridges 100 repeating an image 87 resetting internal wireless print server to factory default settings 130 resuming print jobs 71 reverse page order 63 S safety information 9 saving settings 27 scanner glass 21 cleaning 104 loading documents 58 scanne[...]

Fax Solutions software 31 Printing Preferences 31 Productivity Studio 31 Service Center 31 Toolbar 31 Tools for Office 31 Wireless Setup Utility 31 wireless 38, 51 Macintosh 39 printer does not print 120 troubleshooting 121, 130 wireless installation will not continue after attaching USB cable 115 wireless network adding a printer to existing ad ho[...]